The Point Podcast

Monday's host, Reagan Knight listens in on three reporters from WLRN on their coverage of immigrant fears after Friday's repeal of Roe V Wade. Plus, Gainesville leaders give their input on Roe V Wade and why Starke Police have closed a preschool.

Thursday’s hosts, Jacob Sedesse and Elliot Tritto, speak with Florida Storms’ Melissa Feito on the health risks associated with Florida summer heat waves. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to take up an appeal in a decades-old Tallahassee murder case, Publix declines to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children under five, and more.

Wednesday's host, Ezra Sheffield, listens to Margie Menzel while she talks with political scientist Susan MacManus about why democrats are playing from behind this midterm election. Plus, a Broward county Sheriff is under accreditation investigation and a plane catches fire after landing at Miami International airport and more.

Tuesday's host, Nathaniel Wilson, listened to WFSU's Sarah Mueller, as she spoke with stakeholders about school districts' struggles to implement the new parental rights law. Plus, an Alachua County judge seat is up for grabs this midterm election, and updates on an Ocala hate crime indictment. Listen to these stories and more on this Tuesday's episode of The Point.

Monday's host, Matthew Bell, speaks with WUFT reporter Richard Mason about the City of Gainesville's recent art acquisition. Plus, the first Juneteenth is celebrated in Jacksonville, and a new house bill could hamper free speech in classrooms.

Friday's host, Erika Clesi, looks into WLRN's Verónica Zaragovia's interview with Florida Doctor Enrique Ginzburg about his visit to Lviv and experience mentoring other doctors. Plus, the latest on Gainesville's Meadowbrook Golf Course and Florida's political candidates' qualifying period.

Thursday's hosts, Jacob Sedesse and Violet Comber-Wilen, speak with WUFT's Carissa Allen on a recent march against gun violence. Plus, rural broadband internet expansion in Florida, Disney delays moving 2,000 jobs to Florida, and more.

Wednesday’s host, Ezra Sheffield listens to WLRN’s Wilkine Brutus as he speaks with Dr. William Pelham Jr. about how ADHD medication affects students. Plus, swimming is returning to Silver Springs state park in Ocala, Jacksonville’s city commission votes against the removal of a confederate statue and Florida’s largest utility provider announces a plan to eliminate carbon emissions from its energy generation. Listen to these stories and more on this Wednesday episode of the point.

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On Tuesday's episode, we spoke with Alan Halaly about an aging piece of infrastructure that some Florida residents want removed. Plus, Alachua County Animal Resources and Care shelter overcrowding, and Surfside Condominium lawyer fees. Listen to these stories and more on this Tuesday, June 14th episode of The Point.

Monday's host, Reagan Knight speaks with WUFT’s Melissa Feito about taking care of pets when a hurricane comes to town. Plus, the sentencing of Joshua Figueroa and Duke Energy's new solar power plant in Crystal River. Listen to these stories and more on this Monday, June 13th episode of The Point.